Bath Street
Ipswich, Suffolk, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for investors (fair), least for families (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — 9% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
Safety score of 25 is the main barrier. School proximity doesn't compensate for high crime.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — 9% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£225,000) and connectivity (transport 50) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
High flood risk. Specialist insurance likely required. Check Environment Agency flood maps before purchasing.
Flood risk score 20/100. Specialist insurance required. This significantly affects resale value and mortgage options.
How Life Works Here
Bath Street is located in Ipswich, Suffolk. Crime is a significant concern, with 391 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 133 violent offences were recorded (34% of total). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 140m away. The median property price is £225,000, with moderate growth of 9% over five years. Based on 9 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 7 schools within 2 km, 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street falls within Flood Zone 3 — a high-risk area for flooding from sea sources. Specialist flood insurance and any necessary mitigation should be factored into a purchase decision. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and young professionals. Overall, this street scores 40 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district. The low safety score is the dominant factor affecting liveability here.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)
OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km
DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops
DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space
HM Land Registry price paid data
GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings
OSM footpath density + connectivity
EPC Register — awaiting public API access
Environment Agency flood zones
Property Market
Terraced | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 9 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Bath Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Fore Street Pools 762m · 10 min walk
- Xtreme Muscle Gym 819m · 10 min walk
- Goals 937m · 12 min walk
- PureGym 1094m · 14 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Riverside Clinic 518m · 6 min walk
- Ipswich Foot Clinic 1655m · 21 min walk
libraries (3)
parks & green spaces (4)
- Holywells Park 796m · 10 min walk
- Alexandra Park 1031m · 13 min walk
- Landseer Park 1359m · 17 min walk
- Christchurch Park 1832m · 23 min walk
schools (5)
- Hillside Primary School 603m · 8 min walk
- Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy 784m · 10 min walk
- Cliff Lane Primary School 801m · 10 min walk
- St Helen's Primary School 1241m · 16 min walk
- St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich 1477m · 18 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Discovery Avenue — Ipswich45
- Davidson Close — Ipswich40
- Bowthorpe Close — Ipswich43
- Brooks Hall Road — Ipswich44
- Beaconsfield Road — Ipswich44
Data Transparency
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- OS Open Roads — Crown copyright and database right
- HM Land Registry Price Paid Data — Crown copyright
- police.uk crime data — Open Government Licence v3.0
- OpenStreetMap — ODbL licence
- DfT NaPTAN — Open Government Licence v3.0
- GIAS schools data — Crown copyright
- Environment Agency flood data — OGL v3.0
- DEFRA noise and air quality — OGL v3.0
- ONS Census 2021 — Open Government Licence v3.0
All scores are computed from publicly available government and open data. No proprietary data is used. Scores reflect statistical patterns, not guarantees.